Pepe Rosso To Go Reviews

We passed this place while walking up one of NY's side streets in Soho. We turned around and went back to give it a try. There are 5 tables of 2 all lined up against one wall. You have to push one table aside so that you can get in to sit in your seat. It's tight. Such a small space but there's lots to choose from on the menu. Place your order at the counter and sit down. The food is fresh, good, and reasonably priced. Ask for a glass of red wine with your meal. It's served Italian style - no fancy wine glass..just the way it's supposed to be! Buon Appetito!

I love Pepe Rosso to go. It is the size of a shoe box, and people are always waiting to get in. Even though it is primarily a take out and delivery place, it is so much fun to smoosh in and eat in the restaurant. Everything is delicious. The gnocchi, the spaghetti with pesto, potatoes and green beans, are so authentically Italian. They also make the best soups! The cauliflower is my absolute favorite. Just an amazing slice of New York. Don't miss it.

Ordered dinner via Seamless and the delivery was prompt, the food was hot, and the presentation was above average. The food looked great! Unfortunately, the taste was bland and dinner was a bust. Caprese, Mozzarella Di Bufala, Tomato & Basil was the star of the night. This salad included a few olives, roasted peppers, fresh herbs, and was really delicious. When I ordered Pappardelle with Sausage in Spicy Tomato Sauce, it was with an expectation of a bit of spice. The dish looked great, with a generous amount of ground meat in the sauce. But the sauce was bland to the point of tasteless. Very disappointing. The side dish of Broccoli in Garlic Oil did include some sliced garlic. It was hot, and the Broccoli was cooked perfectly, but without a hint of the bite of garlic that one expects of this simple dish. It appeared to have been boiled or blanched, instead of sautéed garlic and oil. Great broccoli. In fact, above average broccoli, but a slightly disappointing lack of flavor. The Tiramisú was simply not edible. Rather than espresso or even coffee, the cake layers appeared to have been soaked in dark colored water. The amount of liquid and watery flavor was simply too much to deal with, and the Tiramisú was tossed in the rubbish after the second bite. By now the experience was more than disappointing.

I have been coming here for years. Their food is authentic and delicious. For a small place they put out good quality in a minimal amount of time. I love their Milanese, it's the best around. Remember since it is a small locale you have to sit, eat, and run!! A must try!!!

With only 5 tables for 10 people, this place is truly the hover-over your desired seat as you get your dinner. Their pasta and meat dishes are solid standouts. Often, they can customize their offerings according to taste and dietary restrictions. Of note: gnocchi specials. They do it right. No solid undercooked core with overcooked exteriors. They are thoroughly and evenly cooked before it's sauteed in sauce. Adjust your timing and only order food when you see people with only a few bites left on their plate. That way you will have a seat as your food is about to be picked up from the counter. In the summer months, you can order food and drink your beverages streetside while waiting for a table.

It looks like a film set of the ultimate charming Italian spot in Soho. Comfort food supreme. So small that you lean over from the few tiny tables to take your piping hot order from the counter. Very popular with Italians (the actual ones from Italy) in NY. Regulars pack this place in search of very reasonably priced, quality pasta in Soho.

A hidden gem!! super small place so I wouldn't recommend for families but cute place to grab a good lunch or early dinner especially for couples and friends. It's cute and personable. if you work in soho area order lunch from there !

I went with two girlfriends and ate outside. The bread was fantastic to start with. Then we ordered that spaghetti Bolognese and the gnocchi gorgonzola with shrimp. Both dishes were outstanding. The service was friendly and we couldn't have asked for a better dinner.

First rate Italian food. I had the pear salad with urugula and gogonzola and the fettucini with mushrooms and pink sauce. Hard to find better food anywhere. Professional service, too. It’s billed as to-go but I had sitdown service at a streetside table.

very tiny stunning place hosted by a bunch of pasta magicans. highlight of our day to be honest. wine was mediocre; but pasta was unforgettable! Honestly one of the best pastas we’ve ever had. place for foodies, who love a good dish, but don’t care so much about the grandeur of the place. well done!

Small, cozy Italian restaurant. Nothing fancy, but the food is incredible. Been eating here since 1997, and was never disappointed. Take out or eat in (seats max 10 people!). Trust me the pasta is incredible! The eggplant parm is delicious! Highly recommend! 5*

Don't judge a book by its cover certainly applies for Pepe Rosso. It is a tiny tiny spot, very easy to miss if you are just passing by. The open kitchen is larger than the restaurant itself. You help yourself to get water from a plastic box. However the atmosphere of the place was very cozy, the owners were very friendly, the food was great, especially the pastas were so fresh, so delicious. If you are around the Soho area, I would definitely recommend Pepe Rosso for a quick break and great Italian food.

I had a great mid day light lunch. The staff was friendly. I had a salad and glass of rose. I felt relaxed and enjoyed my meal. Thanks I’ll be back soon

New place on the block. Really good food, great prices. Service was excellent. Enjoyed the decor as well. Will definitely go back.

I lived across from this place for 2 years and it was my "go to" for quick cheap Italian food when I was working late (which was often). Nobody's idea of fine dining or gourmet food, but fine for a meal in a hurry.

You will enjoy the best Italian food, on Sullivan Rd next to SoHo, a nice walk, great food and better price is a must you do need to enjoy while in NYC, Pepe my friend you are the best, regards from Argentina.

Excellent take-out Italian food in NYC, Tiny seating area, but customers can only eat for 15-20 minutes.

This take out restaurant is very small and looks like nothing special, but what a pleasant surprise. There are only 2 small tables inside to eat at. We had eggplant parmigiana that was one of the best I have ever had. Owners are from Italy and everything is prepared fresh daily. You will not be disappointed.

Delicious and cozy. Been there many times. The staff is friendly and the posters are hilarious. Good mid-price menu for a nice dinner!

This is the best Italian you are gonna get in Greenwich Village that is still authentic. Don’t waste your time going to little Italy...go here. We stopped here with our tour guide Greg for a tasting and it was so good we came back for dinner the following night. We had spaghetti and pappardelle and I can say that was the BEST Italian I’ve ever had. You get a feeling of being in Italy without actually going there since the guys running it are always having fluent conversations in Italian. Definitely recommend this as a place to go. It is right next to the first Italian Catholic Church off Houston and Sullivan.

Peppe Rosso serves traditional Italian dishes and is located on a side street in Soho. Always busy at night as they offer very good food at average $10-12 a dish. The pesto pasta is very good as is the broiled salmon with vegetables. Service is fast too.

Delicious; the best service in NY. The owner is an extraordinary character. The price is low compared to the quality of the food.

First be advised they moved across Houston St just north. 181 Sullivan St. Really friendly server. Great food for low cost Italian, and plenty of it!!! Salad was amazingly fresh for this time of year. Had the Chicken Milanese aka Chicken Parmesian. Suitably crispy, cheesy, and tender! Nice alternative to pizza if you’re in the mood for Italian. Would go again!

At the new location in Greenwich Village, just 1/2 block from the old one, there is ample, comfortable outdoor dining and attractive indoor dining, as well. As a regular I can assure this kitchen produces reliable Italian cuisine at a reasonable price. The service is friendly, often very entertaining. Diners are a lively combination of locals and tourists. Dinner last night included a surprise 'test' dessert - a very delicious Limoncello Tiramisu! Hopefully, it will be added to the Specials menu. Being there is a completely enjoyable experience!

Rustic southern Italian dishes, this bread-box sized restaurant is a great place to stop by for lunch if you happen to spend the afternoon in SoHo. It won't tax your wallet, as the main courses don't exceed $15 and dishes are served up quickly. Satisfying sauces & terrific appetizers, you'll get to know the diners at the next table very well as they are but inches away.

Fantastic Italian food from antipasti to sweets! Lobster salad, jumbo shrimps, tagliolini with Maine lobster and sea fruits, accompanied by very good wine. Panna cotta and cheesecake to end the dinner. Last but not least: I felt at home! To be visited!

Tiny establishment serving good, hearty Italian food. Take out is quick, fresh and hot. I enjoyed my Gnocchi with Bolognese sauce. Others enjoyed Chicken Parm and Penne. Sauce (Gravy) is very good. Would definitely stop by for take out again if driving thru SoHo. 15 minute seating for 10 people.

Up the strert from Di palos..my grocery place for anything italian this place gives you a knock out $10 lunch that in cludes a choice of panni with home made potato chips and salad or soup ...well made puree of seasonal veggies..or pastas. I chose penne con vodka. Perfect....and leek and potato soup. While the weather permits, sit by the window. .

Wow, this is truly a gem tucked away along the charming streets of SoHo. While the size of this place is small, the taste of their pasta is HUGE. They serve no nonsense, delicious, authentic Italian dishes. Built primarily for takeout, if you so choose and are lucky, you can also try to eat in! They have seating for maybe around 10 people max. This place is definitely worth a visit. I asked for spaghetti aglio e olio (off menu) and it was splendid! Go hungry!

Hide place you'll be surprise, quiet atmosphere, good house wine, but pasta was amazing, don't feel attracted to crowded places, my only advice they should play Italian music to complement atmosphere

Pepe Rosso on Sullivan Street just can't be held back. Its simple business model is take the time to make the best damn pasta and humble Italian mains possible as quickly as possible. Everybody queues up, orders and then must wait their damn turn. Good food takes 10 minutes. No we do not have semi cooked pasta, sitting in a colander waiting to be dropped into starchy boiling water like other places. We do not plate in three minutes. Good food has its own timetable. Suggestion: If the pasta dishes put you over your carb count for the day, try the lemon chicken and spinach. It is to die for.

I ate lunch at Pepe Rosso in January 2023 and was pleasantly surprised. Years ago, my wife and I loved the sister restaurant Pepe Verde and I was dying to try the original restaurant Pepe Rosso. Service: friendly, engaging, warm, and welcoming! Food: delicious gnocchi special with eggplant and mozzarella. I added sausage to the dish. It was mouth watering and scrumptious. Decor: cozy, spacious, and homey feeling. Price: Fair. My lunch special was $20 and a $10 glass of Prosecco. I would highly recommend Peppe Rosso if you are look for a low key, cozy Italian restaurant with delicious food and friendly service!

We found this awesome place on a food tour and went back later for dinner. It is run by real Italians making real good food. I had the chicken parmigiana with penne for $17. It was delicious. Order at the counter and either take out or find part of a table to sit at... there’s only a few spots. Highly recommend!

Small little Italian place good to drop by for dinner or if you are working pasta. Good pasta or pizza and very reasonably priced